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Pope laments nations’ reaction to migrants

Pope Francis has criticised “xenophobic” reactions to migrants in “countries of ancient Christian tradition”. He urged academics at a conference in Rome to help “overcome prejudices linked to a lack of knowledge”.

‘Dogma lives loudly’ judge is approved

Amy Coney Barrett, who was told during a Senate hearing that the “dogma lives loudly within you”, has been approved as a federal judge in the United States.

Deacon murdered at homeless shelter he ran

Deacon Patrick Logsdon, 70, who ran the Anthony House shelter in New York State for more than 30 years, was stabbed to death there last Friday.

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